In this book, which arose out of a four-part series on A.B.C. Television, Peter Davis examines the relationship of Man to the River, and explains why the Murray is unique.
Contents: 'One-Where the creeks run dry or ten feet high'; Two-In the beginning; Three-The first migrants; Four-Mungo; Five-The explorers; Six-The river as a highway; Seven-Irrigation; Eight-The thirsty cities; Nine-The river today; Ten-Australians live in cities; Eleven-Management; Twelve- Choices for the river; Bibliography.